Kindness is an inner desire that makes us want to do good things even if we do not get anything in return. It is the joy of our life to do them. When we do good things from this inner desire, there is kindness in everything we think, say, want and do. -Emanuel Swedenborg

 

Kindness is an inner desire that makes us want to do good things even if we do not get anything in return. It is the joy of our life to do them. When we do good things from this inner desire, there is kindness in everything we think, say, want and do.


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This quote is just one of 13 total Emanuel Swedenborg quotes in our collection. Emanuel Swedenborg is known for saying 'Kindness is an inner desire that makes us want to do good things even if we do not get anything in return. It is the joy of our life to do them. When we do good things from this inner desire, there is kindness in everything we think, say, want and do.' as well as some of the following quotes.

Love is the life of humanity.

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Conscience is God's presence in man.

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Real joy, which comes from loving to do good things without wanting to be repaid, is the reward that lasts forever. -Emanuel Swedenborg
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You are not made happy by the true things you believe from your faith, but by the goodness which comes from your faith.

Emanuel Swedenborg
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Peace has in it trust in the Lord, that He governs all things, provides all things, and leads to a good end.

Emanuel Swedenborg
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True wisdom is seeing what is beneficial to your eternal life, and managing your life according to that. You do this when you not only know these things and grasp them with your understanding, but also will and do them. -Emanuel Swedenborg
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Heaven is such that all who have lived well, of whatever religion, have a place there.

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